Adam McElhinney

Adam McElhinney is the Chief Executive Officer of Uptake, a data analytics company focused on predictive maintenance and industrial data solutions. He was appointed to this role in April 2024, marking his return to the company after previously serving as Chief Data Science Officer and Vice President of Insights at Paylocity, where he led teams in data science and engineering.12

Professional Background

Before his recent appointment, McElhinney played a crucial role at Uptake as one of its early employees, contributing significantly to the development of its industrial data analytics tools. He has a strong background in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data technologies, having filed 19 patents in these fields.12 His leadership experience includes overseeing large teams of data professionals and driving product innovation, particularly in the transportation sector.2

Education and Recognition

McElhinney holds a master’s degree in statistics from the University of Illinois-Chicago and undergraduate degrees in mathematics, economics, and political science from Indiana University-Bloomington. He has also served as an adjunct professor in computer science and mathematics at the Illinois Institute of Technology and was recognized as the Technologist of the Year by the Illinois Technology Association in 2018.123

Vision for Uptake

In his role as CEO, McElhinney aims to enhance Uptake's offerings, particularly in leveraging telematics and sensor data to provide actionable insights for customers. He emphasizes the importance of expanding the company's footprint in the transportation space and enhancing predictive maintenance capabilities.12